Jim Carland, Ph.D.

Dr. Jim Carland holds a Ph.D. in Management Policy and Systems from the University of Georgia as well as an MBA from Western Carolina University. He has held Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) qualifications. He has published more than 70 articles in scholarly journals, 200 articles in conference proceedings, and a dozen books. He is among the best known scholars in the entrepreneurship discipline in the world, and in the surest form of scholarly recognition, a current Google Scholar search will reveal more than 3,500 citations of his work. Dr. Carland has taught for more than 30 years and has been the recipient of many teaching awards and recognitions. He was involved in the development and implementation of the first Master of Entrepreneurship degree program in the U.S. His work was recognized for being the best example of graduate entrepreneurship training by the USASBE in 2005. He is particularly interested in innovation as it relates to entrepreneurship. He first proposed an inherent link in 1984 in a seminal journal article in the Academy of Management Review. That article became a major factor in the subsequent differentiation of entrepreneurs from small business owners in the literature. Subsequently, he has interviewed, surveyed, and worked with more than 2,000 entrepreneurs.

Credentials

Ph.D. in Management Policy and Systems from the University of Georgia & MBA from Western Carolina University

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In the Anaheim University Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute Online Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management program, you will learn the foundations of sustainable management from expert professors while networking and collaborating with classmates around the globe.

About the Online Certificate in Sustainable Management

Each term is 6 weeks in length, and you may enroll in new courses every 6 weeks.

Specialize in your area of interest by choosing 3 of 4 sustainable management courses

Anaheim University's Online Certificate in Sustainable Management is comprised of 3 courses (6 weeks each). Students have the option of enrolling in one course or the entire Certificate program. Students completing the three courses will be conferred the Certificate in Sustainable Management by Anaheim University.

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management Course Schedule 2020

Live online webcam seminars are 120 minutes; the first hour is led by an expert speaker and the final hour is for professor-led discussion. All times are California/Pacific Time.Please note the schedule is subject to change.

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management Program Fees

Affordable Pay-As-You-Learn System: Pay for only one course at a time, or receive a 10% discount on tuition by paying 100% of your program fees at the time you enroll.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee (Non-refundable after 7 days)

$ 75

Registration Fee (Non-refundable after 7 days)

$ 100

Per Course Fees

Tuition Fee ($375 per credit x three credits)

$1,125/course taken

Records Fee

$ 200 / term

Per Course Fee Total:

$1,325

Additional Fees

Transfer Credit Fee

$ 75 / course

Original Transcript

No Cost

Each Additional Transcript Copy

$ 25

End of Program Fees

Replacement Certificate

$ 100 (Optional)

Replacement Cover

$ 50 (Optional)

Course Completion Letter

$ 35 (optional)

Certificate Program Total

$4,150*

*The list of tuition fees does not include textbook fees. Textbooks average approximately $150 - $200 per course.

The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible. The refund policy may be found in the Policies & Procedures section.

Each course is US $1,125 for tuition excluding books, materials and other costs listed above. Students must pay the required tuition fee prior to commencing their next course. The student is not required to pay this tuition fee until the student wishes to register for his or her next course.

Students who pay all program fees at one time are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition.

Students may make payment by check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer (the student is responsible for any transactions fees imposed by the institution).

Please e-mail registrar @ anaheim.edu for information on how to make payments.

US Military: Anaheim University's programs are approved for VA benefits.

An application for a Sustainable Management Certificate must include the following:

Application form

Application fee ($75)

One recent color photograph (digital is okay)

A scan of a current, government-issued photo ID

Current resume

Official undergraduate transcripts from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and/or CHEA, or by the government of the country in which the degree was awarded, in a sealed envelope from the awarding institution with an overall GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent from non-USA Institutions.( Note: If the university does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original language records must be submitted with official English translations. We will accept translations issued by the university or by the following professional translation services: Accredited Language Services; Berlitz; Liaison Linguistics; Josef Silny & Associates; American Evaluation & Translation Services (AETS); and Education Evaluators International. Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.)

Non-native English speakers must demonstrate college-level proficiency in one of the following ways:

Degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Transcript from an accredited institution indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit where the language of instruction was English (“B” average)

Transcript from an accredited institution indicating a “B” or higher in an English composition class.

A minimum BULATS Level 3 (60), accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil.

A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test.

A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam.

A minimum B2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge.

Once your application materials have been approved, you will need to submit an Enrollment Agreement and tuition payment to complete the enrollment process.

Internet Access: All students are required to have access to a computer equipped with Internet access capabilities.

Entrance Examination: There is no entrance examination required for admission to Anaheim University.

Transfer Credits: Anaheim University will accept up to two graduate semester classes or 6 units awarded by another institution toward a Master's in Entrepreneurship; International MBA, Diploma or Certificate; and Sustainable Management MBA, Diploma or Certificate at Anaheim University. The entering student will be required to clearly demonstrate the equivalency of a transfer course through relevant documents (syllabus, catalog, course outline) and justify its acceptance through petition. No course will be considered for transfer with a grade lower than a “B” or its equivalent. Petitions are directed to the specific Dean for the affected program. There is a fee of $75 per course of credit transferred, and the overall program cost will be adjusted to reflect credit for the approved class(es). All petitions for transfer credit must be submitted as part of the student’s initial application to the University. Credits awarded as part of another degree will not be accepted for transfer.

Prior Experiential Credit: Anaheim University will not extend experiential credit to any student.

We currently do not accept students who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island due to regulatory matters. For more information, please call our Vice President of Administrative Affairs at 714-772-3330.

The steps below are general guidelines for joining a program at Anaheim University. Just complete the following steps and, if approved, become part of Anaheim University's global community within 2 weeks.

Official English language proficiency test score report if you are a non-native English speaker (mail original*)

Official transcripts.† (mail original*)

Official transcripts documenting at least one course in each of the following: accounting, finance and economics.†††† (mail original*)

documenting a minimum of 5 years of work or teaching experience in a relevant area of business††††

Resume ††

Brief Statement.††

Resume documenting a minimum of 4 years experience in some aspect of TESOL (teaching, teacher education or publishing).+++

An outline (1,000 words) of the possible research that the applicant envisions undertaking for the dissertation that demonstrates his/her research experience and abilities. +++

Three reference letters (on letterhead with contact information) attesting to personal and professional qualifications. One reference must be from each of the following:+++- A recent employer. - A TESOL professional who can attest to the applicant’s potential as a doctoral student.- A member of the academic faculty where the applicant completed his/her MA.

*scanned copies are accepted to expedite application process while waiting for originals to arrive in the mail

Documents can be uploaded as part of the online application form, emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted in the mail to the address in Step 5. The complete list of Entrance Requirements for each program can be found here.